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Where to next for the BVD eradication programme?
Darren Carty
Huge improvements have been made in reducing the prevalence of BVD over the last decade but farmers now need oversight of what plans are in place to bring it to the next stage
27 November 2024 Tagging
Animal identification technologies can unlock greater efficiency
New technologies advancing at pace provide opportunities to identify invaluable production, performance and health information, while also possibly increasing labour efficiency.
20 November 2024 Northern Ireland
BVD herd restrictions due in early 2025
New rules are being introduced in an attempt to finally rid NI of the disease
Use budget money to close out BVD scheme – IFA
In Budget 2025, Minister Paschal Donohue announced €10m in funding for additional animal health measures including a possible IBR vaccination and advice program.
9 October 2024 News
185 fewer BVD-positive calves identified in 2024
The latest programme results show 383 BVD-positive calves identified up to week 34, with the number of BVD-positive herds reducing by 36 herds.
1 September 2024 Breeding & health
Hike suckler cow supports to €300/hd says ICSA
The ICSA claimed the increase in payments were justified given the significant farm management changes which are being sought to meet heightened climate, biodiversity, and water quality targets.
17 July 2024 News
Farmer Writes: once bitten, twice shy, third time a fool?
There's been little let up in the cold winds this summer, as Tommy Moyles reflects on the challenges they provide and on news from the Netherlands, which could prove challenging for Irish farmers.
10 July 2024 Farmer Writes
Schemes update: 178 fewer BVD-positive calves identified in 2024
The latest AHI programme results show 332 BVD-positive calves identified up to week 26, with 27 fewer herds experiencing issues with the disease in the year to date.
28 June 2024 Schemes